Form I-485 Instructions 12/13/17 N Page 14 of 42
In general, you do not need to submit documentation relating to traffic fines and incidents that did not involve an
actual physical arrest if the penalty was only a fine of less than $500 or points on your driver’s license. However,
you must submit such documentation if the traffic incident resulted in criminal charges or involved alcohol, drugs, or
injury to a person or property.
If you are not able to obtain certified copies of any court disposition relating to Items 11.A. – 11.D., please submit:
A. An explanation of why the documents are not available, including (if possible) a certificate from the custodian of
the documents explaining why the documents are not available;
B. Any secondary evidence that shows the disposition of the case; or
C. If secondary evidence is also not available, one or more written statements, signed under penalty of perjury under
28 U.S.C. section 1746, by someone who has personal knowledge of the disposition.
